musical instruments

Presents an illustrated introduction to non-Western and obsolete instruments, featuring alphabetically arranged entries that provide descriptions of blown, plucked, banged, and miscellaneous types of instruments, including the alphorn, bagpipes, lute, sansa, anvil, handbells, and others.

Provides information on school bands, including how to get started and choosing an instrument.

Briefly discusses rock, pop, and dance music and introduces some of their instruments, including electric guitar, drum kit, and computer sequencers.

Briefly discusses folk and country music and introduces some of their instruments, including guitar, banjo, and homemade instruments.

A guide for beginners wishing to play the descant recorder.

Describes different musical instruments and music styles found in Europe, North America, Central and South America, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

Presents the science of sound and music, including how sound is made, how the ear hears sounds, and how different musical instruments are made.

Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.

A hardworking farmer and his son succumb to the enchantment of some very special musical instruments that have been abandoned on their farm.

Introduces the violin, viola, cello, and bass, as well as the basic techniques for choosing and beginning to play a stringed instrument with a bow.